FOLLOWING the first severe solar storm warning since 2005, the impressive Aurora Borealis, known as the Northern Lights, was visible across large parts of the UK overnight.

With plenty of clear skies in the forecast, many people across the UK and Europe experienced a dazzling night sky with beautiful shades of greens and pinks on May 10.

As well as Wales, there were impressive sightings as far south of Sussex, as well as the lights being clearly seen from the northeast coast, Liverpool, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the powerful display was predicted due to an extreme geomagnetic storm. 

The lights are created by a charge from the sun interacting with gases in the Earth's atmosphere. The sun releases large particles known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs) creating the most vibrating array of colours.

The Sun is at the height of its 11-year cycle when the intensity of solar activity is expected to reach a peak.

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Many excited residents across North Wales shared their own photos of the lights with us on social media. 

One individual said "Was lost for words" while another said "Bucket list ticked off for us last night in Flintshire."

If you missed them, take a look at our gallery.